Health Informatics with Data Science PgCert

University of Leeds

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Duration	12 - Part-time
Campus	On campus - University of Leeds
Degree	Postgraduate Certificate, PgCert
Subject	Computer Science, Health Informatics, Applied Computing, Data Management

Duration	9 - Full-time
Campus	On campus - University of Leeds
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgCert
Subject	Computer Science, Health Informatics, Applied Computing, Data Management

Duration	12 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - University of Leeds
Degree	Master of Science, PgCert
Subject	Computer Science, Health Informatics, Applied Computing, Data Management

Course Description

Healthcare demand currently exceeds supply worldwide and there’s a need for radical and innovative IT solutions. That’s why health providers and leading multinationals are investing massively in technology, and demand for qualified health informatics and data sciences is high.

To prepare you for these unique challenges ahead, at Leeds you’ll:

• explore a new and innovative approach to Health informatics, statistics and computer science that focuses on patient benefit and sophisticated, high quality healthcare. • address human and technical challenges in healthcare. • develop your knowledge of fundamental statistical, social, and governance concepts • study a multidisciplinary approach to Health Informatics with a social science perspective as well as health economics and behavioural sciences.

Through years of teaching and research, we’ve developed a strong national and international reputation in Health Informatics. Our staff are actively engaged in delivering education and skills, and are involved in a variety of ongoing research projects to improve and redesign NHS services to better serve patients. Developing research capacity in health informatics and data science is a priority area for the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), and staff contribute expertise to the NIHR Academy’s Research Methods Incubator. With us, you will be actively involved in listening to, and informing, the informatics and data science agenda for health.

You will benefit from our location too. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest UK hospital trust and Leeds. Leeds is also the headquarters for many Department of Health organisations, including NHS Digital and NHS England, who have historically provided guest speakers to the course. Leeds is also home to a thriving digital economy, including leading healthcare technology providers TPP (SystmOne) and EMIS.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	7	with no less than 6.5 in each component of listening, reading, speaking and writing

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Health Informatics with Data Science, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

First degree in a relevant subject e.g. Social Sciences, STEMM, Nursing (or equivalent) 2:1 OR previous work experience (minimum 2 years) of handling and/or analysing data. This is an academically rigorous course. Applicants with other qualifications may be accepted if they can demonstrate suitable professional experience. Contact the admissions office if you are unsure of your eligibility. This course is also available as an intercalated programme to students who have completed three years of a UK medical degree (or international equivalent) and are normally ranked in the top 50% of their year of study. We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information contact the Admissions Team. Students whose 1st language is not English, should have an IELTS 7 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

THE World University Rankings
year	rank
2010	168
2011	133
2012	142
2013	139
2014	146
2015	133
2016	133
2017	139
2018	153
2019	155
2020	160
2021	127
2022	128
2023	129

QS World University Rankings
year	rank
2012	94
2013	97
2014	97
2015	87
2016	93
2017	101
2018	93
2019	93
2020	91
2021	92
2022	86
2023	75

ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
year	rank
2003	102
2004	101
2005	101
2006	102
2007	102
2008	101
2009	101
2010	101
2011	102
2012	151
2013	151
2014	101
2015	101
2016	101
2017	101
2018	101
2019	101
2020	101
2021	101
2022	151

The Times Good University Guide
year	rank
2013	29
2014	17
2015	14
2016	13
2017	10
2018	11
2019	13
2020	15
2021	15
2022	23

CUG The Complete University Guide
year	rank
2007	37
2008	32
2009	28
2010	27
2011	32
2012	34
2013	32
2014	23
2015	19
2016	16
2017	14
2018	13
2019	14
2020	16
2021	20
2022	16

The Guardian League Table
year	rank
2008	27
2009	28
2010	35
2011	37
2012	37
2013	34
2014	28
2015	23
2016	16
2017	14
2018	10
2019	11
2020	18
2021	16
2022	20
2023	27

See all 33 university rankings of University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

Student composition of University of Leeds

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:: 26530
postgraduates:: 7890
Total:: 34420

Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

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